Brief to commission Storytelling professional

The Voice of The Cones is a partnership between Ruskin Mill Land Trust and Dudley MBC. The project partners have been successful in securing funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund to find creative ways of interpreting a collection of Oral History recordings of 100 individuals that worked in the Stourbridge Glass industry.

As part of this project we are keen to employ the services of a professional storyteller to produce and deliver stories that have been inspired by the recordings. The stories will be delivered as part of an exciting programme of events taking part during the International Festival of Glass 23 August - 26th August.

If you are interested please read the brief and respond by email before noon on Mon 22nd July telling us of any previous experience you have of delivering similar projects and an indication of how you plan to spend the fee. [email protected]

If you have any questions please get in touch with Lorraine Kenny on 01384399419

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